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Columbus Business First Features Benesch Insight on Point-Shaving and Sports Gambling

February 5, 2026

Benesch Partner Marisa Darden, Of Counsel Robert Kolansky, and Associate Bianca Smith authored an article featured in Columbus Business First examining the growing legal risks tied to sports gambling and recent point-shaving allegations.

The article explores how expanded legalized sports betting has increased scrutiny on athletes, universities, and related institutions, while raising new compliance, enforcement, and criminal exposure concerns across the sports industry.